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EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEPROFILEHuman Resources professional with 20+ years of comprehensive experience in the areas of strategic benefits planning and program management as well as 8+ years of Human Resources strategic planning.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEThe City of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland 10.2020 to 2.2024 Senior Manager, Employee Benefits, Department of Human ResourcesBenefits administration to include managing health, life, and wellness programs for 15,000+ active City employees, 20,000+ retirees and their dependents, strategic benefits management, as well as management of team of 6 Benefit Partners.Strategic benefits planning and program management.HR consulting, employee relations including investigations as needed, performance management life cycle.Annual Open Enrollment project management for active employees, retirees, and dependents.Workday HRIS/Payroll conversion and implementation from ADP.Transitioned all Medicare retirees to Medicare Advantage (MAPD) Plans.Requests for Proposals full process.Compliance review, amendments, updates of benefit policies, procedures, and best practices.Supervised, coached, and developed Benefit Partners and Wellness Team members; streamlined Benefit Partners responsibilities and duties to reduce duplication and increase efficiencies as a result of transition to Workday.Implemented new customer service standards/guidelines, including phone procedures (due to Workday transition), resulting in a positive change for customers, time and money saved for the City.Medifast, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 8.2011 to 10.2020Manager, Benefits and Workplace SafetyManaged U.S. and global benefit programs to include health and welfare plan, disability, leave management, workers compensation, strategic safety, health and wellness, compensation, tuition reimbursement and 401(k) retirement plan administration. Responsible for analyzing data, identifying trends and competitive position of the Companys Benefits programs, and making recommendations to Senior Human Resources Team as well as Senior Management. Accountable for identifying risks, recommending, developing, and implementing changes to existing and proposed company-wide policies, procedures, programs and working with the Training and Development Department to ensure staff are appropriately trained.Strategic Planning: Human Resources and Benefits strategic planning including safety and wellness initiatives.HR consulting, employee relations including investigations as needed, performance management life cycle including performance improvement plans, addressing behavior and/or performance concerns.Health and Welfare RFP project with implementation to new broker/consultant, resulting in a total savings of $75K over 3 years.Completed compensation/market review of all Supply Chain positions. Assisted with year-end performance review process and coordinated group sessions.Compliance review of employee handbook to include all policies; corresponding procedures, ensured appropriate controls were in place, identified [potential] risks to Senior Management along with recommendations, developed and assisted with the implementation of the revised policies and procedures.Lead Benefits Research and Implementation Team to fully integrate a new Payroll/HRIS [UltiPro] and reporting system.Managed Leave Management program, including short- and long-term disability, Family and Medical leave (FML), Paid Parental Leave (PPL) and ADA compliance.Committee Secretary for the Corporate Retirement Benefits Committee; completed full analysis resulting in recommendation for new co-fiduciary/consultant; completed 401(k) RFP, including coordination of full investment and fee analysis, resulting in a savings of over $25,000 in year 1 without negative impact to participants.Annual renewal of all corporate insurances, including general liability insurance and workers compensation insurance.Developed progressive Health and Safety program to include a thorough accident/ incident investigation process, incident prevention as well as post-accident injury management.Millennium Inorganic Chemicals Inc., Hunt Valley, Maryland 11.2009 to 7.2011a Cristal CompanySupervisor, North American BenefitsManaged U.S. Benefits strategic and administrative functions, including health/welfare and retirement plans, as well as managed relationships with external partners. Responsible for evaluating data, trends and competitive position of the Companys U.S. Benefits programs and making recommendations to Senior Management. Worked closely with Compliance Department reviewing policies and procedures and identifying risks, making recommendations, developing, and implementing changes to existing policies and procedures.Review of benefit plan design and structure along with corporate goals and initiatives developing a three-year benefit strategy concentrated on reducing overall healthcare/prescription costs. This strategy was positioned to positively impact employees enhancing the current benefit program while remaining competitive in the marketplace. Realized savings to the company of $50,000+ per year.Compliance review of all Plan Documents, Amendments and Summary Plan Descriptions. Coordinated approval of the first set of wrap documents since Lyondell sold Millennium Inorganics to Cristal Global in 2007.Investment review/fee analysis for Companys qualified retirement plans with consultant resulting in RFP project and a projected savings of $40,000 per year.Managed three exempt team members; developed/coached team for promotional opportunities as well as individual development.M&T Bank (Formerly Provident Bank), Buffalo, New York 6.1997 to 8.2009 Vice President, Benefits ManagerManaged and administered health and welfare plan, disability and leave program, risk management and compliance, workers compensation and injury prevention, corporate safety, wellness, and retirement plans, including 401(k), pension, supplemental executive retirement, and retiree health plans.Strategic planning: Implemented an aggressive benefits strategy focused on reducing overall healthcare/prescription costs while remaining competitive in the marketplace without negatively impacting employees. Able to successfully budget flat for five consecutive years.Managed 401(k) Plan RFP and implementation to new 401(k) recordkeeper/administrator including investment and fee analysis.Developed and managed corporate risk safety program serving as Chairperson of the committee; implemented safety initiatives; coordinated employee training and awareness; reduced workers compensation claims by approximately 50% in a 3-year period.Managed $12M corporate benefit budget as well as departmental operating budget.Managed team of three exempt and non-exempt team members; developed/coached team.Managed benefits and 401(k) plan conversions and integration of 300+ employees resulting from numerous acquisitions with over 90% employee retention.Analyzed and interpreted complex data such as qualified pension, supplemental retirement, and 401(k) plan documents. Coordinated annual pension and 401(k) plan audits with internal and external auditors.Performed necessary testing and reporting needed for quarterly SOX audits.EDUCATIONUniversity of Baltimore Baltimore, MarylandBachelors degree in Human Resources ManagementGraduated Cum Laude GPA 3.575SYSTEMSADPCeridianUltimate Software (UltiPro) WorkdayTECHNICAL SKILLSMicrosoft 365Google WorkspaceSpreadsheet Management |
